PMI ACP vs CSM - which has more emphasis for someone wanting to move into a Technical PM role?

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PMI ACP is harder to get and is more comprehensive than CSM.

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I think a CSM and even an ACSM. Everyone thinks it’s cool to be agile nowadays and this gives you a leg up

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